Dussehra 2019: Why is Kolkata the place to be in for the festival?

If someone wants to experience  real feel of Dussehra, n Kolkata is actually place to be in. In ' City of Joy', Goddess Durga is worshipped a lot more than or Gods and hence Durga Puja is celebrated much more than Dussehra re.

Both festivals signify victory of good over evil. Dussehra is celebrated in Kolkata with elephant processions, immersion of Goddess Durga idols, burning effigies of Ravana and his brors Kumbhakaran and Meghn. Here is more about some of  famous places in Kolkata where festival is celebrated wildly.

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Dussehra celebrations in Kolkata

Importance of festival:

Vijayashmi is celebrated with processions and Goddess Durga’s idol is dipped in many water bodies. Devotees bid farewell to Goddess on this day. day is also famous for shows such as ‘Dhaak’ and ‘Dhanuchi’. se shows are prominently held after Maha Aarti of Durga Maa. Woman dress up in tritional sarees and perform  famous Sindoor Khela by smearing sindoor or vermillion powder on each or. As a result, Durga Puja in Kolkata is celebrated with tremendous joy and worship.

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It is all about music & colours:

Overcrowded streets and delicious cuisine form an important part of festival in Kolkata. One can also enjoy delightful music, dance and participate in fairs during this time of year in city. experience is very much comparable to what Ganesh Chaturthi is in Mumbai. 

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Beautiful Pandals:

pandals that are put up during Durga Puja in Kolkata are a visual delight. One can find more than 3000 pandals in Kolkata. preparations for se pandals begin three to four months prior to festival. Some of most famous pandals in Kolkata are in Kumurtuli Park, Suruchi Sangha, Jodhpur Park, College Square and Bagbazaar.

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Sweets and food:

This festive season is a food lover’s parise. streets of Kolkata are filled with snacks that one cant afford to miss. While or parts of country follow a vegetarian diet during this period, you can find plenty of n-vegetarian food in Kolkata. Bengali sweets like Rasogulla and Sandesh are mouth-watering and irresistible for anyone. In case you missed grand celebrations this year, make sure to experience Durga Puja in Kolkata at least once in your lifetime.

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